Olav Liljekrans
Olav Liljekrans (1960) was an opera production by The Norwegian National Opera. Olav Liljekrans was based on an opera by Arne Eggen, after Henrik Ibsen’s play of the same title. The production was performed by The Norwegian National Opera in Folketeateret.
The director was Ivo Cramér.
Bjarne Buntz performed the title role. He had performed the same role in the work’s premiere at the National Theatre in 1940.
Kari Frisell performed the role of Audhild, "The Jostedal grouse".
Information
(Objekt ID 66165)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | Navember 17, 1960 |
| Produced by | The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet |
| Based on | Olav Liljekrans by Arne Eggen, Henrik Ibsen; Olaf Liljekrans by Henrik Ibsen |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Keywords | Opera |
| Running period | Navember 17, 1960 |
More
SOURCES:
Maud Hurums Operahistorie 2008
Repertoire archive, The Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, 18.05.2018
Contributors (11)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Henrik Ibsen | – Author |
| Ivo Cramér | – Direction |
| Arnulf Hegstad | – Musical direction |
| Arne Eggen | – Composer |
| Kaare Hegle | – Stage design |
| Kaare Hegle | – Costume design |
| Bjarne Buntz | – Singer (Olav Liljekrans) |
| Jostein Eriksen | – Singer (Hemming) |
| Kari Frisell | – Singer (Audhild, "Jostedalsrypa") |
| Åse Holmen | – Singer (KIrsten Liljekrans) |
| Egil Nordsjø | – Singer (Arne fra Guldvik) |
Performance dates
| Navember 17, 1960 – Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen | Opening night |